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Let the Psychonomic Society help you connect with more than 4,000 cognitive and experimental psychologists from around the world whose numbers are some of the most distinguished researchers in the field. Many of us are concerned with the application of psychology to health, technology and education, and many of us use converging methods such as neuroscience and computational science to achieve our research goals. Whether you are renewing your membership in PS or joining for the first time, review the membership types below to determine which is best for you.

Member

2017 Dues: U.S.: $34.65; Outside U.S.: $20.00
Members must have a PhD or equivalent in Psychology or an allied field. Members may submit an abstract to the annual meeting. Generally, these will be scheduled as poster presentations. If a spoke presentation is requested, Members' abstract receive priority after submission of Fellows'. Member applications are processed immediately and at any time throughout the year.

Benefits

Free registration to the Annual Meeting

Eligible to submit an abstract to the Annual MeetingGenerally, these are scheduled as a poster presentation. If a spoken presentation is requested, the Member’s abstract receives priority after submissions by Fellows.

Eligible to participate in the annual election process by providing nominations for Governing Board candidates, and by voting for candidates

Job Listings appear online immediatelyNon-member postings are reviewed within 3-5 business days

Access to the searchable, online Member Directory

Fellow

2018 Dues: U.S.: $74.65; Outside U.S.: $60.00Conferral of fellowship in the Psychonomic Society is an honor that recognizes significant contributions and accomplishments in research in psychological science and closely related fields. Upon recommendation from the membership committee, the governing board of the Psychonomic Society votes on the admittance of each new fellow. Fellows shall be persons who have demonstrated that they are well qualified to conduct and to supervise scientific research in psychology or allied sciences.

To be eligible for consideration, a person must (a) hold the PhD degree or equivalent, (b) have published significant, peer-reviewed research beyond the doctoral dissertation, and (c) be actively involved in independent scientific research in psychology or allied sciences. Typically, a successful candidate will be at least 3 or more year’s post-PhD, and will have at least 6 recent research publications in high-quality refereed journals in addition to publications resulting from the Ph.D. Several of these publications must be first-authored. The successful candidate will demonstrate clear evidence of independent scholarship, active engagement in methodologically rigorous and theoretically interesting high level research, and indications of an imminent national/international reputation for excellence in the psychological sciences.

Twice a year, about March 1 and September 1, applications on hand are sent to the Membership committee for its approval or disapproval. Applicants can ordinarily expect to be informed by the Secretary of the Committee's decision 6-8 weeks later. Those in the spring group who are accepted as members are eligible to give papers at that year's meeting upon payment of that year's dues. Accepted individuals in the fall group do not have time to submit paper applications before the deadline and should consider submitting for the following year's meeting.

Benefits

Free registration to the Annual Meeting

Fellow submissions to the Annual Meeting receive the highest priority for acceptance as spoken presentations

Student

Applications require a letter from your advisor certifying that you are enrolled in a graduate program in psychology or an allied field. The letter may be brief, such as “Janet Smith is enrolled in the Psychology Graduate Program at the University of Puerto Rico.” Advisor letters must be signed by your advisor. Undergraduates cannot apply for membership, though they can attend the Annual Meeting for free.
Benefits

Free registration to the Annual Meeting

Eligible to submit an abstract to the Annual Meeting Graduate Student submissions require sponsorship by a Fellow of the Psychonomic Society and are scheduled as posters.

Eligible to apply for a Psychonomic Society Graduate Travel Award

Free online access to the seven Psychonomic Society Journals

Access to the searchable, online Member Directory

Emeritus Member

2017 Dues: No Dues
Members in good standing who have retired may request Emeritus status. Emeritus Members pay no dues but retain the privileges of membership, including online access to all seven journals.

Emeritus Fellow

2017 Dues: No Dues
Fellows in good standing who have retired may request Emeritus status. Emeritus Fellows pay no dues but retain the privileges of a fellow, including online access to all seven journals.